SEO Manager
Artemis is a fast-growing digital marketing agency based in West Sussex. Recently named one of The Sunday Times Best Places to Work, we offer a collaborative and supportive environment where ambitious digital marketers thrive.
As we continue to grow through ongoing client success, we’re looking for a talented Technical SEO Manager to join our team. For over 21 years, we’ve helped clients increase leads and revenue through high-impact SEO strategies. Our client-first approach has earned us industry-leading retention rates – and now we’re expanding to meet even greater demand.
We have recently become an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT), a decision that protects the heart of Artemis for the long term, the future of the agency is now shared by the people who helped build it. It’s a natural next step for a team that genuinely cares about the work we do – and the clients we support.
THE ROLE
Working alongside our SEO Operations Director and the SEO team, you’ll lead technical audits and manage SEO strategies for a wide-range of clients. You’ll drive performance through smart, data-backed insights – optimising everything from site structure to AI-ready content and user experience.
You will control ongoing and new SEO strategies for our varied mix of SEO clients with valuable thinking time to fully immerse yourself in our clients’ sites and user journeys.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Applicants must have an excellent understanding of the search landscape across different devices and search verticals, as well as universal search, traditional effective on-page optimisation, conversion rate optimisation, and e-commerce techniques.
Key responsibilities include:
- Conduct in-depth technical SEO audits and deliver actionable insights.
- Plan, implement and manage ethical SEO and AEO strategies across client portfolios.
- Provide medium to long term SEO roadmaps and campaign planning.
- Provide detailed monthly SEO campaign task planning and management
- Monitor and analyse site performance, ensuring the clients’ web traffic is delivered.
- Create SEO and CRO campaigns that drive enquiries/sales of high quality and exceed performance targets.
- Work with team members to develop and improve team performance.
ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Experience required:
- At least 3+ years of experience in a client-facing SEO role.
Technical Knowledge:
- Expert-level experience with common CMS including WordPress, Shopify, etc.
- Advanced working knowledge of Screaming Frog and all other relevant SEO analysis software tools.
- An excellent understanding of technical SEO and fixing site issues according to best practices.
- Analytical skills to derive insights from organic traffic, rankings, and conversion data from Google Analytics 4 and Google Search Console.
- Expert knowledge of what makes for a good website user experience and conversion rate optimisation.
- Proficiency with Google Tag Manager in implementing tracking and analytics.
- Excellent understanding of keyword research, site content and strategic SEO planning.
- Knowledge of HTML and CSS. JavaScript and other programming languages.
- High customer service orientation with a stellar record of account management and client satisfaction.
- Exceptional verbal, written and visual communication skills. Can compellingly present analysis findings and convince others to adopt best-practice advice and suggestions.
- Excellent active listening skills, understanding client goals, objectives, and constraints before making recommendations, and empathy for client perspectives and needs.
- Exceptional attention to detail with organisational skills to juggle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Takes full ownership with a results-oriented mindset and drive to exceed campaign goals.
- The ability to manage your time following the client, company and project timescales.
- Commitment to continually expanding SEO knowledge base through the latest industry news, events, blogs and forums.
Personal qualities:
- Self-motivated and flexible
- Problem solver
- Show initiative
- Team player with a good sense of humour
- Able to work under pressure
COMPANY CULTURE
Working at Artemis is a commitment that works both ways. We recognise that we’re all human and will help you achieve a healthy work/life balance with flexible working practices. We treat each other with respect and compassion so everyone feels fully supported to be their best selves. We value all individual contributions and encourage our team members to be creative and innovative and strive for personal progression.
COMPANY BENEFITS
We are proud of our employee benefits package and offer the enhanced benefits below to our permanent employees:
- 28 days’ annual leave (inc all bank holidays)
- Increased annual leave entitlement for long service*
- Additional time off between Christmas and New Year*
- Paid day off on your birthday
- Pension scheme*
- Private Healthcare* including GP Access 24/7
- Hybrid working as standard (we encourage all our staff to find their ideal mix of office-based and home-working)**
- Flexible working options to suit work/life balance*
- Remote working opportunities
- Team Building days
- Office lunches
- Christmas parties and evening events
- Plentiful and free parking
- Annual budget for individual training/development
- Celebration of achievements
- Eye-care vouchers
- Death in service benefit*
- Wellness App
* Conditions apply
This is a hybrid role. Driving licence and access to a car are essential due to the remote location of the office
Induction requires being in the office at least 3 days per week for the first 6 months.
We will only accept applications from people who are living in the UK or have valid work permits to work in the UK.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£45,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
- Work from home
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Hassocks BN6 9GL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
